aggravating

ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ
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Translation of aggravating into German

Adjective

1.

annoying

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causing annoyance or irritation
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  • Her aggravating behavior upset everyone at the meeting.Ihr ärgerliches Verhalten verärgerte alle bei der Besprechung.
2.

worsening effect

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making a problem or offense worse
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  • His constant complaining was aggravating the situation.Sein ständiges Klagen verschlimmerte die Situation
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Expressions with aggravating: examples in English and translations in German

erschwerender Faktor
The lack of sleep was an aggravating factor in his poor performance.
erschwerender Umstand
The rain was an aggravating circumstance during the event.

Synonyms and analogies of aggravating in English

Examples of aggravating in a sentence

  • The constant noise was aggravating to the residents.
  • The delay was aggravating the traffic.
  • Her remarks were aggravating the tension.
aggravate
ˈæɡrəveɪt
Verb
tr.
1.

worsen

make a situation or condition worse
  • The rain aggravated the flooding situation.Der Regen verschlimmerte die Hochwassersituation.
2.

emotion

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annoy or irritate someone
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  • His constant humming aggravated her.Sein ständiges Summen ärgerte sie.

Translations of "aggravating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
erschwerenderadj.

List of the coefficients linked to aggravating and mitigating factors for the application of Article 65(3)

Liste der Koeffizienten aufgrund erschwerender und mildernder Faktoren zum Zwecke der Anwendung des Artikels 65 Absatz 3

ärgerlichadj.

The broken elevator is aggravating the residents who live on higher floors.

Der kaputte Aufzug ist ärgerlich für die Bewohner, die in den oberen Etagen wohnen.

verschärftadj.

These defects are increasingly making their influence felt, aggravating the financial crisis.

Der Einfluss dieser Defizite ist immer stärker zu spüren und verschärft die Finanzkrise.

erschwerendadj.

Now it becomes aggravating to the system.

Jetzt wird es für das System erschwerend.

verschlimmertadj.

The chemicals from the fire were aggravating her emphysema.

Durch die Chemikalien in der Luft hat sich ihr Emphysem verschlimmert.

unangenehmadj.

I could hear them talking to me and it was really aggravating.

Ich konnte sie zu mir sprechen hören und das war wirklich unangenehm.

verschlechtertadj.

Increased unemployment and uncertainty arising from the current economic crisis is further aggravating this situation.

Die gestiegene Arbeitslosigkeit und die Ungewissheit, die sich aus der derzeitigen Wirtschaftskrise ergeben, haben diese Situation weiter verschlechtert.

lästigadj.

One leprechaun can be aggravating, but two can be devastating.

Ein Leprechaun kann lästig sein, aber zwei bringen Verwüstung.

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Other translations for aggravating:

  • nervigadj.
  • enervierendadj.

aggravating: Examples and translations in context

This is particularly true with regard to aggravating and mitigating circumstances, for which there are also important changes, the most significant of which concerns repeat offenders.

Dies gilt besonders für die Berücksichtigung erschwerender oder mildernder Umstände, wo ebenfalls erhebliche Veränderungen zu verzeichnen sind. Die wichtigste betrifft die Wiederholungstäter.

Nevertheless, the likelihood of infections from exposure to these bacteria alone is relatively low without the presence of some other aggravating factors, such as

Dennoch ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Erkrankung durch diese Bakterien alleine recht gering ohne das Vorhandensein einiger anderer erschwerender Faktoren, wie zum Beispiel

It also established that any percentage increases or reductions decided upon to reflect aggravating or mitigating circumstances must be applied to the basic amount of the fine set by reference to the gravity and duration of the infringement.

Es traf zudem die Feststellung, dass jede prozentuale Erhöhung oder Herabsetzung zur Berücksichtigung erschwerender oder mildernder Umstände am Grundbetrag der nach Maßgabe der Schwere und Dauer der Zuwiderhandlung ermittelten Geldbuße vorzunehmen ist.

Some instruments further define what should be considered as "aggravating" or "mitigating" circumstances for the determination of the sanction in a particular case.

In einigen Instrumenten wird weiter bestimmt, was bei der Festlegung des Strafmaßes im Einzelfall als „erschwerender" oder „mildernder" Umstand anzusehen ist.

We understand that waiting for the right spare parts is costly and aggravating.

Denn das Warten auf die richtigen Ersatzteile ist kostspielig und ärgerlich.

This can be aggravating but it will not seal your downfall.

Das mag ärgerlich sein aber daraus wird nicht gleich dein Untergang besiegelt.

My innate desire to go home soon became quite aggravating.

Mein angeborener Wunsch, nach Hause zu gehen, wurde bald ziemlich ärgerlich.

Receiving mobile phone spam at odd hours is quite aggravating for users.

Handy-Spam zu ungewöhnlichen Zeiten zu erhalten, ist für Benutzer ziemlich ärgerlich.

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aggravating factoraggravating circumstance
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